This document discusses aligning nursing education with population health. It outlines the essential competencies for bachelor's and doctorate nursing programs, including leadership, evidence-based practice, healthcare policy, and interprofessional collaboration. It also describes academic-practice partnerships between nursing schools and organizations like the CDC to improve population health. Examples are given of partnerships between Rush University and schools to provide obesity prevention programs. The document concludes with resources on public health nursing competencies and academic partnerships for healthcare professionals.